Edward Glenn Owens, Sr.

Edward Glenn Owens, Sr. Edward Glenn Owens, Sr. was the second child born to Cornelius (Neal) and Alma Randle Owens on December 25, 1928. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Freddie Mae Hadley, brothers Neal Owens, Jr. and Billy Ray Owens. He united with Christ at an early age at Red Hill Baptist Church and was baptized by the late Rev. Charles. Glenn’s early education began in Madison County. In 1944 his parents relocated to Huntsville, Texas, where he continued his educations and graduated from Sam Houston High School in 1948. While in high school he participated in many activities to include Chorale Club, Agriculture, FFA and football. During his high school years he worked at the Huntsville Item and upon graduation he was able to secure full-time employment there as a Printer. In 1952 he enlisted in the U.S. Army for The Korean War. His unit stood prepared to be shipped from Germany to Korea when the war ended. He was honorably discharged in 1954. After his military service he worked wee-ends and holidays at “The Huntsville Item” while attending Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) and later Texas Southern University (TSU). Upon receiving a certificate for completion of his studies from TSU in Industrial education with a specialty in printing he returned to The Huntsville Item. On March 9, 1970, after 30 years of service and many great memories with The Huntsville Item and the Woodall family, Glenn began a new career with TDC in the Print Shop at the Walls unit. In 1975 he was transferred Wynne unit to set up a License Sticker Plant. Five Years later, TDC established a Printer Training School, Owens became one of the Instructors. In December 1990 he retired. He was known as a friend to all, always willing to help anyone, one who worked well with and was respected by his colleagues as well as inmates. He was affectionately referred to as “Big O”. On April 29, 1956, Glenn and his "high school sweetheart" Hattye D. Palmer were united in holy matrimony. To this union was born a son Edward G. Owens, Jr. Glenn was a member of the First Missionary Baptist Church, where he served in many capacities, Chairman of the Trustee Board, Deacon, member of the Sanctuary Choir and Male Chorus. Glenn is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Hattye Palmer Owens; his devoted son Edward Glenn Owens, Jr.; grandson, Edward Glenn Owens III (Trey); daughter-in-law, Rissie Owens; a special cousin Burnice Merchant and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Special thanks to Caregiver and friend, Calanese Young and Lori Lovelady, Sabrina Snell and Barbara Freeman; Medical Staff, Dr. Murtaza Mahesri and Dr. Lihn Dang. Funeral services for Mr. Owens will be held Saturday, November 10, 2012, 11:00 a.m., at First Missionary Baptist Church, in Huntsville, Texas. Interment will follow at North Side Cemetery, in Huntsville. Mr. Owens will lie in state Friday, November 9, 2012, at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home in Huntsville. Family will receive friends Friday, November 9, 2012, from 5:00-8:00 p.m., at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home, Huntsville. Those wishing to leave memorial condolences for the family may do so at www.shmfh.com

Edward Glenn Owens, Sr.

December 25, 1928 - November 10, 2012